The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, says 928,523 farmers, cropping 1,857,000 hectares are at risk of losing an estimated investment of GH₵7.4 billion if there is total crop failure. He said the corresponding revenue loss is estimated at GH₵22.2 billion, representing 10% of the agriculture GDP of GH₵220 billion. This is due to the dry spell that has hit the northern part of the country. The Food and Agriculture Minister made this known in Accra on Monday during a press briefing. He further disclosed that as of 20th August, 435,872 farmers cultivating an estimated area of 871,745 hectares had been directly affected. "Preliminary reports indicate that about 928,523 farmers cropping 1,857,000 hectares are at risk.